France

Try some new tipple on a boozy Traincation to Bordeaux

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This week it’s time to inject a little more sophistication into your life with a wine tasting Traincation to Bordeaux…

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A catwalk and a cuppa (possibly with Lady Gaga) on Traincation in France

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We don’t know about you but all these lean, leggy fashion looks in hot sunny colours on the streets is really boosting our summer spirit. And there’s no better way to get in the holiday mood than starting your vacation from the moment you leave your doorstep. So, this week we help you find your fashion personali-tea on Traincation in France. Who knows, with any luck you might even bump into Lady Gaga with her signature random teacup…

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Traincation Inspiration: Sand, camels and African drums in France

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If you’re feeling a bit blue this Monday morning with the wedding of the decade over and no more lovely short working weeks for a while, don’t despair. Escape to another continent without even leaving Europe with an African-inspired Traincation to Cozes…

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Books In Public: Hangings, orgies and a smorgasbord of smells

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Global Cool’s resident book worm Emma brings you her favourite reads, inspiring you to ditch the car and the stress of the morning commute and bury your head in a great book on the bus or train instead. This week she recommends ‘Perfume’ – a dark and evocative novel that will make walking the streets a whole new experience…

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Traincation Inspiration: A battle of flowers and parade of lights in Nice

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If your Valentine’s weekend wasn’t up to scratch why not treat yourself this weekend to a Traincation mini-break in Nice…

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Travel the world the scenic way

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See the world without spoling it for everyone else by taking a flightless cruise…

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Festival Guide 2010: Meltdown

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By Lauren Moore

As part of our upcoming Do It In Public campaign, Global Cool brings you our guide to the best summer festivals, including how to …

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Wallis Bird Global Cool Blog pt.2

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Travelling by train has given me so much joy in actual transport. I am completely relaxed and really feel the difference in getting from gig to gig.

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Wallis Bird Global Cool Blog pt.1

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I write drunkenly (but not disruptively!) to you all from a lovely evening in Nantes on the first show of the European tour with the infinite and incredibly effortless talents of Rodrigro y Gabriela…

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